When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The virus that causes cold sores can get into the brain, fall latent and then reactivate ...

For many years, scientists have known that the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, can take up residence in parts of neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Stress can even ...

AURORA, Colo. — Many people don’t know just how common the virus that causes cold sores is in society. Unfortunately, the news just got worse for those carrying Herpes Simplex Virus type 1.

Semliki Forest virus was originally isolated from mosquitoes in the Semliki Forest, Uganda, hence the name. Upon systemic infection from mosquito bites, Semliki Forest virus causes mild blood viremia ...

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...